McDonalds is one of the largest fast food chains in the world, serving almost 47 million customers daily. While McDonalds may be associated with being a large contender within the realm of fast food (and some may argue also contributing to the enlarging of the general public’s wastline), they do a lot to keep on the top of their game.
Check out the cluster to see how McDonalds has stuck around by being creative with their products, marketing, ads, branding and more.
20 Crazy McDonalds Finds

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Racist McDonalds Ad?
Look Closer : Individuals

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McDonalds India Uses Baby Ronald
Scaring Customers Away?

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McDonalds Uses Subliminal Advertising (or do they?)
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White Space in Ads
McDonalds Draws a Blank
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McDonalds Launching World Cup Burger
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McDiplomas
McDonalds Vocational Diploma
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PETA Strike Against McDonalds
Shocking Nursery Rhyme
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McDonalds by Mobile
Japan's RFID Contactless Coupon Program
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McDonalds Makeover
Hip Store, Sleek Uniforms
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McBakeries
McDonalds Launches McBakery Line
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Freeconomics & Food
McDonalds Gives Out Free McSkillet Burritos
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McHealthy
McDonalds Launches Healthy "Happy Meal"
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McDonalds European Makeover
Golden Arches Goes Chic
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$1 Starbucks + Free Refill
Starbucks Fights to Keep up with McDonalds
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Artistic Floodvertising
Fake Flooding at McDonalds to Promote Climate Change Awareness
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Green and Greasy Filipino Police
Cruisers To Run on McDonalds Grease
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Environmental Campaign Crashes McDonalds Site
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Overly Stimulating Ads
Swedish McDonalds Coffee Ads
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Fake Blogs Banned
Crackdown on Corporate Fakes (Watch Out Wal-Mart, Sony and McDonalds)
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Mischievous Junkfood Ads
Campaign Entices Mothers To Host Parties at McDonalds
Related Ideas
Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Collectible Fast Food Miniatures
The Lil McDonald's Happy Meal Shares Tiny Registers, Fries & More
Remixed QSR Meal Menus
The McDonald's Remix Menu Offers New Takes on Classic Items
Reimagined Fast Food Mascots
Hello Kitty and McDonald's Join on Refreshed Mascot Characters
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups
The McCain Happy Frydays Café Shares an Over-the-Top Menu
Shareable Value Meals
The Bestie Bundle by McDonald's Canada Includes Friendship Bracelets
Sustainable Frozen Desserts
McDonald's is Redesigning its McFlurry Packaging, Launching New Size
Popular Game-Inspired QSR Menus
McDonald’s Canada Debuts the Minecraft Movie Meal and Happy Meal®
Decade-Celebrating QSR Meals
McDonald’s Canada's Throwback Meal Celebrates the 80s, 90s, and 00s
Hockey Rivalry Burger Menus
McDonald’s Canada Teamed Up with Hockey Legends on Its Showdown Menu
QSR Meal Collectible Charms
McDonald's Singapore and Tokidoki Release New Toy Charms
Fast-Food Breakfast Deals
Wendy’s Offers 2-for $4 Deals on Breakfast Items
Outdoor Anime QSR Toys
These McDonald's Japan Pokémon Happy Meal Toys Come in Eight Styles
Olympics-Inspired QSR Menus
The Mcdonald's France Global Menu Celebrates Paris 2024
Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences
McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Video Game Meal Toys
The McDonald's Japan Mario Kart Happy Meal Toys Come in Two Sets
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Cheeky Burger Billboards
The Habit Burger & Grill Humorously Calls Out Five Guys
Celebratory QSR Burgers
McDonald's UK has Unveiled Two New Burgers for its 50th Birthday
Friendly Rival Burgers
Burger King and KFC Created the Limited-Edition BFF Burger Together
Fried Dessert-Flavored Fries
McDonald's Launched Churro and Masala McShaker Fries
Fast Food Chanting Challenges
McDonald's is Reviving the Big Mac Chant for Younger Generations
Wintry Cartoon Cups
McDonald's Reintroduced Two McCafé Specialty Drinks and Grinch-Themed Cups
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Chicken Wing QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Australia and Wieden+Kennedy Launch a New Chicken Campaign
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
Tangy Holiday Meals
The Grinch Meal Includes McDonald's Canada's New Dill Pickle McShaker Fries
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Unusual Fast Food Ads
KFC’s ‘Believe’ Campaign Ad Pushes Chicken Obsession to New Heights
Affordable Restaurant Meal Deals
Jack in the Box is Offering Customers Select Combos for $5
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
Creamy Avocado Chicken Wraps
McDonald’s Canada Just Dropped a New Creamy Avocado Ranch McWrap
Sauce-Inspired QSR Capsules
Wendy's x Lonely Ghost Unveil a Limited Edition Merchandise Collection
Fiery Sichuan Chicken Offerings
McDonald's Singapore Introduced its Mala Chicken Items
Shoe Brand QSR Collaborations
McDonald's and Crocs Join Forces on Crocs Clips Toys
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Burger Restaurants Giveaways
Wayback Burgers Offers Free Shakes for National Milkshake Day
QSR-Inspired Interactive Metaverses
McDonald's Singapore Launched the My Happy Place Metaverse
Shareable QSR Meal Toys
McDonald's Happy Meal Now Offers Two Toys to Gift this Holiday Season
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
QSR Plush Toy Offerings
Squishmallows Return to McDonald’s Happy Meal with a Digital Element
Competitive Cost-Conscious QSR Menus
McDonald's Under $4 McValue Menu is Arriving for Summer
Artist-Curated QSR Meals
The Stormzy Meal is the First McDonald's Famous Order in the UK & Ireland
Anti-Shrinkflation Pizza Campaigns
Domino's MOREflation Will Offer More Food for the Same Price
Retailer Dinosaur Product Ranges
The 7-Eleven Jurassic World Rebirth Collaboration is Expansive
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Plush Toy QSR Meals
McDonald's Presents the Special Squishmallows Happy Meal Offer
Trainer-Collaborative QSR Campaigns
JD and Wingstop UK Join to Launch a Nationwide Giveaway
Regional Asian Dessert Ranges
These McDonald's Japan Asian Sweets Desserts Come in Three Options
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Senior-Inspired QSR Treats
McDonald's Grandma McFlurry Has Ice Cream, Candy and More
Family-Focused Advertising Platforms
Chuck E. Cheese Opens the Next Chapter with CEC Media Network
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Celebratory Manga QSR Burgers
McDonald's Japan Evangelion Burgers Come in Three Varieties
Pineapple-Infused QSR Desserts
McDonald's Singapore Features 'Pineapples Aplenty' Sweet Offerings
Transforming Bullet Train Toys
In Japan, McDonald’s Happy Meals Now Come with Shinkalion Toys
Designer QSR Toy Collections
The McDonald's Japan x BEAMS Design Range Has Four Toys
Cake-Themed Commercials
KFC Thailand’s Birthday Ad Turns the World Into Cake
Fast Food-Collaborative Streetwear
CLOT and McDonald's Join Forces on a New Collection
Cheese-Filled QSR Combos
Schlotzsky's Launched a New Mac & Cheese Menu Nationwide
Big Appetite-Satisfying Burgers
McDonald’s Canada Has Just Launched the New Big Arch Burger
Anime-Themed Adorable Meal Sets
McDonald's Brings Hello Kitty x Yu-Gi-Oh! to the US
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
Inventive Fast Food Campaigns
Habit Burger Launches Its #1 Ranked 'Double Char' Burger into Space
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
QSR Game-Inspired Fitness Partnerships
WithU and McDonald's MONOPOLY Make Strides in the UK
TV Series-Inspired QSR Meals
McDonald's Australia is Serving Up the New Squid Game Meal
Fantastical Fast Food Menus
Burger King's How to Train Your Dragon Menu Features Fiery Flavors
Curated Global QSR Menus
McDonald’s Canada Unveiled its 'International Heist Menu'
Collaborative Plant-Based Nuggets
McDonald's France McPlant Nuggets Were Created with Beyond Meat
Party-Ready Burger Promotions
This Shake Shack Large Order Promotion is Here for Summer
Halloween-Honoring QSR Meals
Wendy's Boo Bag is for Kids and Adults this Halloween
Sitcom-Inspired Meal Sets
McDonald's Friends Box Honors the Iconic Sitcom Show
Post-Partum Meal QSR Campaigns
Burger King Captures a Special Moment with Bundles of Joy Campaign
Nostalgic Fast Food Campaigns
'cheeky Maccas' Celebrates Australian Summer with a Road Trip
Cheesy Potato Snack Pies
The McDonald's Cheese Bacon Potato Pie is Arriving in Japan
Basketball Player-Approved QSR Meals
The McDonald's Angel Reese Special Arrives in February
Fast Food Restaurant-Turned Nightclub
This McDonald's Location Turns into the Nyugati Lounge
QSR-Themed Mechandise Capsules
graniph and McDonald's Team Up to Create Another Merchandise Line
Movie-Themed Fast-Food Campaigns
White Castle Commemorates 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle'
Collectible Cup QSR Meals
The McDonald's Collector's Meal Comes with One of Six Nostalgic Cups
Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series
Mofusand and KFC Singapore Join on a Special Series
Flavorful European Burger Lineups
McDonald's Japan Recently Unveiled Its European Burgers Lineup
Scannable Tattoo Campaigns
Burger King Korea's Whopper Tattoo Promoted an Upgraded Whopper
QSR Fiery Sauce Campaigns
McDonald's and Hot Ones Join on McNugget Dips
Miniature Billboard Ads
Little Canada's Mini Media Initiative Spotlights Brands on Tiny Billboards
Chicken-Centered Campaigns
KFC Released a Campaign Called 'Believe in Chicken'
Premium Value Menu Burgers
McDonald's The Daily Double Can Be Orders in the McValue Meal Deal
Juicy Retro-Inspired Burgers
McDonald's France Features the 1955 Burger for a Limited Time
Spooky-Fun Fast Food Meals
HalloWEENDY's Kicked Off with New Frosty Frights Kids' Meals & Toys
Tempura-Battered Chicken Sandwiches
McDonald's Chicken Big Mac Updates a Classic Menu Item
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
QSR X-Ray Campaigns
KFC Spain Presents a Chicken X-Ray Campaign to Combat a Stigma
Chicken Sharing Contracts
McDonald’s Launched the "Pre-Nug Agreement" for Friends & Partners
Game Experience Combo Meals
McDonald's Joins RPG Genshin Impact on a Special Combo Meal
Flavorful Animation-Inspired Fusion Burgers
McDonald's Singapore Unveils a New Samurai Menu
Late-Night Fast Food Restaurants
White Castle is Strengthening Its Night Castle Brand
Iconic Spicy Burgers
McDonald's Pays Homage to Singapore’s McSpicy
Branded QSR Beef Patties
Wendy's Ground Beef Patties Come with Four Servings Per Pack
Hamburger Patty Snack Wraps
1955 Snack Wraps Have Landed at McDonald's Korea
Complimentary Fries Campaign
McDonald's Free Fries Friday Celebrates French Fry Day
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Interchangeable Kids Meal Toys
Wendy's Potato Head Kids’ Meal Has 12 Toys to Collect
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
Sustainable QSR Dessert Packaging
McDonald's Creates Eco-Friendly McFlurry Packaging
Basketball-Themed QSR Promotions
Arby's is Launching a March Madness Promotion
Cartoon-Inspired Kids Meals
McDonald's Teams Up with Pokémon on a Themed Happy Meal
QSR Value Meals
McDonald's Excites with $5 National Value Deal
Convenience-Stocked Burger Lines
Odd Burger is Set to Debut New Products at 7-Eleven Canada
Complimentary QSR Fries Promotions
McDonald's Free Fries Friday Deal is an App-Only Exclusive
Complimentary Donut QSR Promotions
Krispy Kreme and McDonald's Announced a New Promotion
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Celebratory QSR Dessert Offerings
McDonald's UK Releases Three Dessert Items for 50th Anniversary
Family-Assisting QSR Initiatives
McDonald's Canada Will Host the McHappy Day Initiative on May 8
Comforting Soft-Serve Desserts
McDonald's Grandma McFlurry Inspires Connection & Champions Family
Retail QSR Dining Partnerships
Walmart and Burger King Partnered for an Exclusive Benefit
Festive British Burger Menus
McDonald's UK is Serving Up a Festive Food Range for the Holidays
High-Value Low-Cost QSR Menus
The McDonald's McValue Menu Will Arrive in 2025 with Many Options
Hawaiian-Inspired QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Debuts Limited-Edition Hawaiian Items
Supersized Fried Chicken Nuggets
Big Chicken is Adding New Dunks Chicken Nuggets
NYC-Inspired QSR Burger Menus
The McDonald's Japan New York Burgers Come in Four Options
Purveyor QSR Burgers
McDonald's Singapore Features Three Unique Hawker-Inspired Burger Items
Revived QSR Snack Wraps
McDonald’s Snack Wrap is Coming Back This Summer
Transformable QSR Toy Packagings
McDonald's Japan Joins Neon Genesis Evangelion on Happy Meals
St. Patrick's-Inspired Milkshakes
McDonald's Relaunches its Popular Shamrock Shake for 2025
Military Coffee Donations
Dunkin’ Donated 4,000 Pounds of Coffee
Crispy Chicken Snack Sticks
McDonald's McCrispy Strips Come with the New Creamy Chili Dip
Localized QSR Burgers
McDonald's Taiwan Debuts Korean and Japanese-Style Burgers
Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches
The Wendy's Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger is Comfort Food-Inspired
branded Cheeseburger-celebrating initiatives
Wayback Burgers celebrated National Cheeseburger Day
Exclusive Card Game Meals
McDonald's Introduces a New Pokémon Happy Meal with a Card Game
Sweet Heat QSR Menus
The McDonald's Australia Hot Honey Menu is a Limited Time Offering
Bite-Sized Chicken Sweepstakes
McDonald's Malaysia Debuts the Gold Chicken McNuggets Event
Parent-Rewarding Burger Promotions
This Wayback Burgers Promotion Rewards September Baby Parents
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween
Stacked Quadruple Cheese Burgers
McDonald's Japan Has a New Cheese Cheese Double Cheeseburger